A series of final exhortations – or words – mark the conclusion of the letter that began with attention to the Final Word that is Jesus.

The calling of God is to unshakable realities and so we make every effort to live in God’s ways.

The life of faith is like a foot race of endurance that, although we wear down sometimes, brings the greatest joy of living with God.

Jesus is not only the High Priest that brings us to God, but is also our example for faith-filled discipleship.

Examples of faith scattered through the Scriptures and through our experience encourage us to continue in our own life of faith.

The nature of faith shapes the life of faith.

In light of the cost of Jesus’ sacrifice, we must step forward with perseverance in our life of faith.

Jesus’ sacrifice is sufficient once for all, and we are free from the requirements of sacrifices and the law.

The earthly worship in the tabernacle and temple reflected what was happening in the spiritual tabernacle of God. Jesus, in His earthly sacrifice on the Cross also entered into the spiritual tabernacle for the deepest offering of worship to God ever.

Jesus’ high priesthood supersedes any other high priesthood, making His new promises greater than any other covenant before.